Nest types?

[Dave]

What type of nest(s) have you used to have baby budgies? I was had one of the nests made out of straw/sticks for my budgies, but they didn't know what to do with it. They actually ate it instead of used it. Strange.

Well, what types of nests have you used?

[blueberrybuns]

I have heard that budgies lay their eggs inside holes in trees so all I know is that the type of nest you want to us is a nesting box so they can go inside. I have never bred budgies so I do not have any experience but this is what I have heard.

[Dave]

That's right. The nest/box is always closed, with a small hole for the budgies to go in and out of.

As far as I know, there are two types of nests for caged budgies: one made out of sticks and wooden boxes. After talking to the people at our bird store, they said that the wooden boxes work better. Why? I'm not sure. My guess is it hurts less for the hen. Those sticks look like they hurt if you get poked.

[Bea]

Budgie's wont usually nest in the open. If you're going to breed your budgies they'll need nesting boxes with an opening lid so you can inspect the babies. It's also not a good idea to colony breed (like in a group). It's much less risky to seperate one pair into a breeding cage as this will mean you know the parents and there won't be any fighting over nesting rights.:) Believe me, fighting is definitely something to be avoided, i've had budgies lose toes over breeding fights!

[Amy]

I HAVE A WOODEN NEST BOX WITH SAWDUST SCATTERED IN IT BUT IVE NEVER BRED BEFORE CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME TIPS?:confused:SORRY I DONT USE SAWDUST I USE WOODSHAVINGS!

[Amy]

That's right. The nest/box is always closed, with a small hole for the budgies to go in and out of.

As far as I know, there are two types of nests for caged budgies: one made out of sticks and wooden boxes. After talking to the people at our bird store, they said that the wooden boxes work better. Why? I'm not sure. My guess is it hurts less for the hen. Those sticks look like they hurt if you get poked.

THE WOODEN ONES ARE BETTER I THINK BECAUSE THEY DONT GATHER STICKS IN THE WILD BUT JUST USE WOODEN HOLES IN TREES.

[Bea]

I HAVE A WOODEN NEST BOX WITH SAWDUST SCATTERED IN IT BUT IVE NEVER BRED BEFORE CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME TIPS?:confused:
Sawdust is definitely not good for nesting material. If you really want to use something get wood shavings, sawdust is really bad as it can be inhaled and kill newly hatched babies. I think you'll find that most hens prefer no nesting material though so you'll probably be wasting time and money trying to get her to accept it.

[Amy]

:) IM SORRY I MEANT WOODSHAVINGS! :p ANYWAY HOW DO YOU TELL THEM APART?:confused:

[ETAHoffman]

Budgies are so easy to breed. First, of course, Budgies are colony birds. You need at least 6 birds before they will breed. Not necessarily 3 pairs...just six birds.

Many people colony breed but that is really tricky. Individual breeding is best to assure safety of all birds. Against my better judgement, I colony bred last year. The first time in 50 years. With disastrous results. One female lost her mate and became super hostile. Went into the other nest boxes and killed all the babies.

In addition to being safer, you can control the bloodlines if you do individual breeding. I'm trying to establish a line of violet English budgies now and MUST breed individual pairs.

Re the nest boxes. Budgies do not use nesting material. Try to get a nest box with a removable concave block. Makes it a lot easier to clean at the end of the season. Even if it has the concave depression, eggs, sometimes, have a tendency to scatter to the corners of the box. To avoid this, I put a couple of tablespoon fulls of seed in the nest box when I put it up. That encourages the birds to go in plus the seeds/hulls help prevent the eggs rolling.

I know someone who makes killer nest boxes. I just ordered 10 plus some extra blocks. If you'd like her name and address, email me and I'll be happy to tell you.

Good luck with your budgies.

[Bea]

:) IM SORRY I MEANT WOODSHAVINGS! :p ANYWAY HOW DO YOU TELL THEM APART?:confused:
Saw dust is like it sounds, dust.:) Shavings are little curly thin bits of wood.

[Amy]

Thanks Bea, yeah I do have woodshavings.

[Amy]

Budgies are so easy to breed. First, of course, Budgies are colony birds. You need at least 6 birds before they will breed. Not necessarily 3 pairs...just six birds.

Many people colony breed but that is really tricky. Individual breeding is best to assure safety of all birds. Against my better judgement, I colony bred last year. The first time in 50 years. With disastrous results. One female lost her mate and became super hostile. Went into the other nest boxes and killed all the babies.

In addition to being safer, you can control the bloodlines if you do individual breeding. I'm trying to establish a line of violet English budgies now and MUST breed individual pairs.

Re the nest boxes. Budgies do not use nesting material. Try to get a nest box with a removable concave block. Makes it a lot easier to clean at the end of the season. Even if it has the concave depression, eggs, sometimes, have a tendency to scatter to the corners of the box. To avoid this, I put a couple of tablespoon fulls of seed in the nest box when I put it up. That encourages the birds to go in plus the seeds/hulls help prevent the eggs rolling.

I know someone who makes killer nest boxes. I just ordered 10 plus some extra blocks. If you'd like her name and address, email me and I'll be happy to tell you.

Good luck with your budgies.

Thanks for the information!:budgie:

[breeder]

You need at least 6 birds before they will breed. Not necessarily 3 pairs...just six birds.

this is not true a single pair will breed but the noise of other budgies will spur them on and you will get better results
re nest boxs wooden ones with a 2inch hole for show birds and 1 1/2 inch for pet birds a cocave is a good idea but i use wood shavings i put 3 inchs in the bottom the hen normally throws most out but she does leave a little in always try and put the hole away from direct light ie a window the darker the box the more secure the hen will feel

[Amy]

Thank You breeder!

I have a single pair and I play them budgie noises and they sing back.

I have now got a 2" nest box hole as I found out before you told me.

Their nest box is in the shade and they have both visited it before and they have unsucessfully mated twice.

I hope I get some eggs soon!

Thank you for your help and information!

[jonathanH]

where do you get budgie noises from i looked everywhere??

[~*Brittany*~]

Thats a good question. I would like to know where to find them too!!

[Amy]

You can find some great ones on this site!:http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/packsViewSingle.php?id=704

[Mistyoriline]

I used the wooden nest box before works great..from petco